This large victorian home office is great for relaxing as well as working. With leather furniture and wooden side tables, this room is perfect for meetings with a wall-mounted TV. The bookcase is full wall - floor to ceiling and painted the same colour as the walls. Brass elements throughout give a warm touch to the cooler colour scheme.

Traditional Residence - Fairview Farms

Jim Quigley Custom Homes LLC

Design ideas for a large traditional study room in Oklahoma City with beige walls, dark hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a plaster fireplace surround and a freestanding desk.

Hidden Waters Mountain Home

Sierra Verde Group

Photo of a large country study room in Sacramento with carpet, a standard fireplace, a freestanding desk, a plaster fireplace surround and green walls.

Ambler Modern Rooms

Stimmel Consulting Group

Design ideas for a large modern study room in Philadelphia with beige walls, light hardwood floors, a corner fireplace, a plaster fireplace surround and a freestanding desk.

Nash Terraced Family House in Regent's Park

Adam Butler Photography

A Nash terraced house in Regent's Park, London. Interior design by Gaye Gardner. Photography by Adam Butler
Design ideas for a mid-sized traditional study room in London with blue walls, carpet, a plaster fireplace surround, a freestanding desk and a standard fireplace.

Custom Cabinetry

Turn Key Remodel

Custom hardwood cabinetry for an at home office.
This is an example of a large traditional study room in Orange County with grey walls, bamboo floors, a standard fireplace, a plaster fireplace surround, a freestanding desk and orange floor.

Denver Home Office- Photo by Emily Minton Redfield

Griffin Design Source

Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional study room in Denver with blue walls, dark hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a plaster fireplace surround, a freestanding desk, brown floor and wallpaper.

115 Street Queen Mary Park Custom Home

Alair Homes Edmonton

This custom home features an open concept layout, high-end finishes, and hardwood floors throughout. Unique lighting fixtures and glass tables give the space a modern and elegant feel.

Meadow (Preston Hollow)

Nixon Custom Homes

Inspiration for a mid-sized traditional study room in Dallas with beige walls, dark hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a plaster fireplace surround, a freestanding desk and brown floor.

Fraser James Bespoke Study

Paul Matthews Photography

Study, library
This is an example of a mid-sized traditional study room in West Midlands with grey walls, carpet, a standard fireplace, a plaster fireplace surround, a built-in desk, beige floor, wallpaper and wallpaper.

Whitefish Modern

Liv4 Architecture

Scott Amundson
Inspiration for a mid-sized modern study room in Minneapolis with white walls, medium hardwood floors, a ribbon fireplace, a plaster fireplace surround, a freestanding desk and brown floor.

Ambler Modern Rooms

Stimmel Consulting Group

Photo of a large modern study room in Philadelphia with beige walls, light hardwood floors, a corner fireplace, a plaster fireplace surround and a freestanding desk.

Vivienda en Barcelona

GCA Architects

Jordi Miralles
Photo of a mid-sized industrial study room in Barcelona with white walls, dark hardwood floors, a ribbon fireplace, a plaster fireplace surround and a freestanding desk.

The Sandpiper

SGDI - Sarah Gallop Design Inc.

This is an example of a large transitional study room in Vancouver with grey walls, dark hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a plaster fireplace surround, a freestanding desk, brown floor and coffered.

South Perth chararcter home

Trager Kitchens and Interiors

Photo of a mid-sized traditional study room in Perth with dark hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a plaster fireplace surround and a built-in desk.

Carol Poet, Poet Design Company

Peter Christiansen Valli

Peter Christiansen Valli
Photo of a mid-sized traditional study room in Los Angeles with blue walls, carpet, a standard fireplace and a plaster fireplace surround.

Fraser James Bespoke Study

Paul Matthews Photography

Study, library
Photo of a mid-sized traditional study room in West Midlands with grey walls, carpet, a standard fireplace, a plaster fireplace surround, a built-in desk, beige floor, wallpaper and wallpaper.

Reimagined Lakeside Estate

Brian Ross Luxury Real Estate Broker Associate

Home Office
Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional study room in Miami with white walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a plaster fireplace surround, a freestanding desk and brown floor.

Heat & Glo Design Gallery

Wiedeman Heating & Electric Inc.

This is an example of a mid-sized modern study room in Cincinnati with white walls, light hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a plaster fireplace surround, a freestanding desk and white floor.

Harringay Victorian Flat

Emilie Fournet Interiors

Kasia Fiszer
Design ideas for a large eclectic study room in London with purple walls, painted wood floors, a standard fireplace, a plaster fireplace surround, a freestanding desk and white floor.

Study Room Design Ideas with a Plaster Fireplace Surround

A home office has many uses and isn’t a mere luxury anymore. You might work from home, or bring work home, or you might just need a place to go through bills, mail or store important paperwork. Kids can use a home office to do their homework, or quietly play a game online. Browse the photos on Houzz for home office ideas and inspiration, and strike up a conversation with the architect or designer or your favourite picks. For more home office ideas, check out the Stories section.

How much office storage do I need?

To ensure your home office or study room isn’t buried under a deluge of paperwork, books and supplies, incorporate plenty of shelves, cabinets and drawers. Floating or built-in shelves with cubbies can stock books and magazine holders; or for a more traditional look, make room for a large bookcase that fits in with the decor of your home. Invest in a filing cabinet to store paperwork, and opt for a lockable filing cabinet if you have sensitive documents. A tray organiser can store incoming mail and will help prioritise bills. The type of desk you choose is also key to keeping things organised. Look for desks with deep drawers and plenty of surface space, and add tray organisers to the drawers to keep track of staples like pens, pencils, highlighters and sticky tape. If you want a streamlined look, find a way to conceal any computer cables or wires, too. One solution is to install a false back on your desk, if it doesn’t already have one.

How do I choose an office desk and chair?

If you spend long hours hunched over your work desk at home, invest in ergonomic office chairs with wheels for better back health and comfort. Consider optimal lumbar support with flexibility in adjusting handles and back angle. Most rolling office chairs come upholstered, typically in leather, but that’s no reason why you can’t have one custom-made to suit your home decor. When picking out your work desk, be sure to consider its overall function. If you work from home and hold meetings, pick an oversized, sturdy desk that is double-sided (can be accessed from both sides). You’ll want it to look professional, so opt for dark timbers over high-shine finishes. It’s also a good idea to create a separate study desk for the kids, so homework doesn’t go missing among your files. If your home office is for the whole family a two-person desk or built-in long work bench are more suitable. Where space is tight, look for a retractable computer desk, or utilise an awkward corner with a corner desk.

What home office decor will encourage productivity?

Use your walls for to-do lists: hang a pegboard and paint it in your favourite colour or be adventurous with chalkboard paint and whiteboard panels. Bulletin boards that keep the whole family in order are an extra feature that always come in handy. Use your stationery and office accessories – think pencil cups, paper trays and magazine holders – to add colour and pattern, and desk lamps, clocks, maps and calendars to personalise the space. Above all else, aim for ease of use.